In 2003, Klayton independently released the self-titled debut Celldweller album, and reached 17 on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart. The album garnered Top 40 Metal Radio charting, and the track “I Believe You” reached 11 on the R&R Alternative Specialty Show Chart. The debut album also received 7 awards at the 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards, including: Producer of the Year and Album of the Year. Guest appearances included Jarrod Montague of Taproot and mixes by Ben Grosse and Grant Mohrman.
During Summer ‘06, Klayton co-wrote and performed the Theme Song to long-time friend Criss Angel’s A&E Television Show Mindfreak, co-produced the Mindfreak CD Soundtrack, created a remix to, co-starred in a music video for the theme song, and also made a cameo appearance on a Mindfreak episode. Incidently, Criss Angel was the one to dub Scott "Klay" because of his ability to shape sound as a sculptor molds clay.
Klayton’s fierce electronic programming & production skills have captured the minds of the electronic music world as seen in the full page feature of the February ‘06 edition of Keyboard Magazine and a recent appearance for Apple Computer’s Logic Pro audio software at Remix Hotel LA. Klayton has also received special attention from EQ Magazine & Keyboard Magazine as co-sponsors of the Celldweller Remix Competition v2.0 - Take It & Break It. The Take It and Break It competition is still on going, with voting on round 3 scheduled to end on Feb. 13th. CDs with the finalist and winning mixes are currently available (see information below).
Klayton has also captured the interest of the Film/TV industry after having licensed every track from the Debut Celldweller album. Credits include: “Spider-man 3 ”, “Doom”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, and many other notables. Though his new album has yet to be released, he had already licensed "Birthright", the first single for that album, to Warner Brothers for usage in the Speedracer original trailer, www.speedracerthemovie.com. Birthright is currently available for free download from the Fixt Music Store, store.fixtmusic.com .
The Celldweller live show is a fusion of performance art, rave culture, and the raw energy of a rock show, entirely synchronized to projected video. Brought to life by members Klayton (Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Eyris, Programming), Dale Van Norman (Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals), Kem (Bass, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals) and Cais (Acoustic & Electronic Drums and Percussion) the show is driven by multi-instrumental performances, including mass percussion ensembles with the incorporation of trance/electronic elements.
Klayton is currently preparing the next Celldweller release, which promises to be another effort towards breaking stereotypical genre boundaries. The new album will feature a cover version of the Bee Gee’s hit “Tragedy” along with new tracks “Louder Than Words,” “Blackstar,” “The Lucky One,” and “So Long Sentiment.” With each track, Klayton continues to redefine the Celldweller vision, while maintaining his signature sound. The album was slated for a 2008 release.
Celldweller is endorsed by Fixt Clothing, Mesa Boogie, FabFilter, Firewire Strings, Native Instruments, M-Audio, Cakewalk, Rusk & Korg.
One Good Reason
Celldweller Lyrics
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Thought you'd understand but I guess
That thinking doesn't count act all
Concerned, well, sucks for me man
Can't wait to see where you will be
When it finally hits the fan
You tell me I shouldn't want to die
But can't give me one good reason
Oh give it up and get out of my way
Don't bother patronizing me just 'cause
You've got nothing to say I've taken
What you've told me-I was ready to
Apply "liars can't be trusted" man, but
You're the one who lied
One time my spine controlled by your
Small mind so many reasons for what
You've justified (don't kill yourself)
The lyrics of Celldweller's song One Good Reason speak about frustration and feeling misunderstood. The singer made the mistake of speaking up, thinking that the person they are addressing will understand what they mean. However, instead of trying to understand, the person dismisses their thoughts and feelings, telling them they shouldn't want to die but failing to provide any good reason why. This lack of validation leaves the singer feeling trapped and hopeless. They are ready to take action and apply what they have been told, that liars can't be trusted. However, they realize that the person who has been lying to them is the same person who is trying to tell them not to kill themselves.
The choruses of the song are particularly powerful in conveying the frustration, anger, and hopelessness of the singer. The line "can't give me one good reason why" repeats throughout the chorus, emphasizing the desperation for understanding and validation. The lyric "don't kill yourself" is also repeated, but it is hollow and empty because the person saying it fails to understand and empathize with the singer.
Overall, One Good Reason is a poignant and emotional song that speaks about the challenges of communication, empathy, and mental health. It highlights the importance of validating people's feelings and experiences and the harm that can be caused by dismissing or invalidating them.
Line by Line Meaning
Made the mistake of opening my mouth
I regret speaking out without thinking
Thought you'd understand but I guess
I assumed you would comprehend, but I was incorrect
That thinking doesn't count act all
My thoughts and opinions aren't valued by you
Concerned, well, sucks for me man
My concerns aren't your priority, and that's unfortunate for me
Can't wait to see where you will be
I'm anticipating the repercussions of your actions
When it finally hits the fan
When the situation inevitably becomes chaotic
You tell me I shouldn't want to die
You advise me not to contemplate suicide
But can't give me one good reason
You can't provide a convincing argument
Oh give it up and get out of my way
Stop pretending to care and move aside
Don't bother patronizing me just 'cause
Don't pretend to be kind to me simply because
You've got nothing to say I've taken
I've considered your previous words
What you've told me-I was ready to
I was willing to follow your advice
Apply "liars can't be trusted" man, but
I was about to use the phrase 'fool me once' to describe you,
You're the one who lied
But upon further reflection, I realize that you are the dishonest one
One time my spine controlled by your
At one point, my actions were influenced by your
Small mind so many reasons for what
Narrow-mindedness led to various justifications for
You've justified (don't kill yourself)
Your excuses (which include telling me not to harm myself)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAI HOFFMANN, MATHIAS GLATHE, LARS GRAEBE, FALK HOFFMANN, SCHOLZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rachelwoods6760
How could I be so dumb?
I wanted to believe someone
How could I be so dumb
I wanted to believe someone
I shouldn't have
Made the mistake of opening my mouth
I thought you'd understand but I guess that thinking doesn't count
Act all concerned? Well, sucks for me, man!
Can't wait to see where you'll be when it finally hits the fan
You tell me I
Shouldn't want to die
But can't give me
One good reason why
Oh, give it up and get out of my way
Don't bother patronizing me just 'cause you've got nothing to say
I've taken what you've told me, I was ready to apply
"Liars can't be trusted", man, but you're the one who lied!
You tell me I
Shouldn't want to die
But can't give me
One good reason why
One time my spine
Controlled by your small mind
So many reasons
For what you've justified...
How could I be so dumb?
I wanted to believe someone
How could I be so dumb?
I wanted to believe someone
You tell me I
Shouldn't want to die
But can't give me
One good reason why
You tell me I
Shouldn't want to die
But can't give me
You can't give me
You can't give me
You can't give me
You can't give me
Give me
You can't give me
(Good reason)
One good reason
(Give me a good reason)
One good reason
(Give me a good reason)
One good reason
(Give me a good reason)
One good reason
(Give me a good reason)
One good reason
(Give me a good)
(Give me, give me, give me)
(Give me a good)
(Give me, give me, give me)
(Give me a good)
@RedSPX
Actually NFS Most Wanted got me into Celldweller.
@aamiw99
Forget that...NFS most wanted got me into Rock and Metal as a whole like 5 years ago
@DarkusaurusRexStuff
DmC got me into rock and metal. It was dead rising that got me to notice Celldweller.
@4386764
i got into celldweller by playing Extreme G Racing Association (XGRA) Own little world, One good reason, Last firstborn, Stars of orion Uff Powerful songs
@SheepKid1
I’m late but Dead Rising 2 got me into Celldweller though
@manzilla846
nfsmw too got me into celldweller
@MoonlightStrider
This gave me such a mental boost against the Blacklist
@starscream007
@@user-dt8fi1ee7b I'm pretty sure his theme is Shapeshifter
@piccoloatburgerking
This and Blinded In Chains by Avenged Sevenfold. Classic adrenaline boosters.
@DarkFox786
cant tell if its serious or sarcastic....
"you tell me i shouldn't want to die!"
"BUT CAN'T GIVE ME ONE GOOD REASON WHY!!!"